Color challenges are a great source of inspiration for card designing. Today, I needed to combine Bermuda Bay, So Saffron, and Mint Macaron, so started formulating an idea that would include these colors.
I began by using a Blending Brush and Bermuda Bay Ink to make a soft, blue background on Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/4″ X 3 1/2″.
Sunlight Through Trees
Next, I used the large, Grove Die to cut from Expressions In Ink Designer Paper in a Mint Macaron pattern, 5 1/4″ X 3 1/2″.
Before gluing the trees to the blue sky, I decided to incorporate So Saffron, by using a Blending Brush and ink, to create sunlight coming through the trees.
After making the sunlight, I glued my art piece to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, giving it a 1/8″ border on the top and sides, leaving the bottom for the sentiment.
“You made my day!” is from the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink, and cut with the Messages Die. This unusual die has wonderful labels for long, narrow, sentiments, which you can read about by clicking on its picture in my Product List below.
To complete my card, I couldn’t help but add a Brushed Brass Butterfly.
I was inspired by the Paper Players.
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Sue, your blending created a pretty little scene! Great use of the colors this week! Thanks for playing at The Paper Players!
Thank you, Jennie! It was fun working with the colors!
P.S. Thank you, Jennie, for choosing it as a winner. Such a nice surprise!
SO pretty…it looks like sunlight filtering through the trees! Lovely way to use these hues! Thanks for playing with my colors at the Players this week!
Thank you, LeAnne! Your color challenge was inspiring!
Beautiful card.
Thank you, Jacque! Blending Brushes are fun to use!
Gorgeous!!!! Your card is so serene and peaceful, love it and pinned.
Thank you, Lynne! I appreciate your nice comment!
Su… the dreamy feel of this card is stunning!
Thank you, Elizabeth! I’m so glad you like it!
I love this beautiful, creative card, Su. The sunlight coupled with the pretty paper diecut makes a very pretty card. Enjoy your day!
Thank you, Hilda! Enjoy your day!